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Nancy Richards Obituary
May 28, 1944
January 28, 2022
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Nancy S. Richards, 77, of Colorado Springs, CO. She was born in Cowpens, SC to Lewis and Ruth Swofford. Living the life of a military spouse, she traveled the world with her family, landing in Colo. Springs in 1988. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Richards, son Bruce Richards Jr (Bobbi), daughter Daphne Burlingame (Martin), grandchildren Laurel, Grant and Indyra, and her sister Joyce Swofford. Services to be held 2/11/2022 at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church. View full obituary at evergreenfuneralhome.org.
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Steve Young
February 2, 2022
The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for your loss. From the obituary it appears Mr. Richards may have retired from the military. If so, and you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO
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